June 22, 2026
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Diocese of Erie announces clergy assignments
Bishop Lawrence Persico has made the following clergy appointments:
APPOINTED Reverend Scott P. Detisch, Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Fairview, while continuing as Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Girard, with residence at the Holy Cross Parish rectory, effective August 1, 2026, until July 31, 2032. He will continue as adjunct professor at St. Mary Seminary, Wickliffe, Ohio.
APPOINTMENT CONCLUDED Reverend Thomas L. Tyler (retired) concludes his service as Parochial Administrator, pro tempore, of Holy Cross Parish, Fairview, effective August 1, 2026. The decree is attached.
National Needs Collection
Please find attached Bishop Persico’s letter introducing the National Needs Collection, taken the weekend of July 18 and 19. Parishes are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way the weekend of July 11 and 12. Resources to assist with promotion have been created and are available at https://www.eriercd.org/national-needs.html, including a flyer, bulletin graphic, bulletin announcements, social media graphic and other parish communication materials.
Office for Divine Worship monthly newsletter
The Office for Divine Worship presents a monthly newsletter to aid in preparing celebrations that will occur in that particular month. The July newsletter is attached.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Formation, Delegation and Ongoing Renewal
Pastors have a particular responsibility to ensure that those who serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are properly formed, prepared and commissioned for this important ministry. Before being presented for service, candidates should receive formation that includes the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist, the reverent handling of the Blessed Sacrament and the practical norms governing the distribution of Holy Communion. The Office for Divine Worship provides resources, guidance and assistance to parishes in developing and renewing formation programs for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Pastors are also reminded that service as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion requires delegation from the Bishop. This delegation is granted for a period of three years and must be renewed at the conclusion of that term if the individual is to continue serving in this ministry. Regular review of parish rosters and formation programs helps ensure that all ministers are properly delegated and prepared for their responsibilities.
Diocese of Erie 1-800 Phone Number Update
The Diocese of Erie has eliminated the 1-800 phone number. Please direct all calls to 814-824-1111. The previous 1-800 number is no longer in service. Direct phone lines to offices are still in use.
Catholic Foundation Offers Catholic Social Ministry Grant Opportunity
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its Catholic Social Ministry Grant opportunity through July 27. Those eligible to apply for these grants are Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving people within the 13 counties of the Diocese of Erie, departments of the Diocese of Erie and parishes. Each organization must have programs supporting family ministries, justice and peace, respect life, parish social ministry, ministry to persons with disabilities or natural family planning. Grant guidelines and criteria can be found on the Catholic Foundation website at https://www.cfnwpa.org/grant-seekers/catholic-social-ministry-grant-guidelines-criteria.
Ministry Platform Giving through Vanco
Many parishes are discovering how simple and seamless online giving can be with Ministry Platform e-Giving through Vanco. With no monthly fees, competitive transaction rates, and the added benefit of automatically recording gifts and event payments directly in Ministry Platform, it’s a powerful way to save time and serve parishioners well. To help you get started, we’re sharing a short video and a helpful guide from ACS Technologies—take a few moments to explore how easy it is to begin offering online giving and registrations in your parish. Webinar about MP eGiving (37:16):- https://watch.getcontrast.io/videos/aefeaea5-3d3b-4d59-8613-fcce4d03bf90 and Product Brief - https://www.acstechnologies.com/acst-catholic/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/MinistryPlatform-eGiving-Parish-Brief.pdf
Job openings in the diocese
See the classified section below for the latest position openings. Here’s a quick link to diocesan, school and parish jobs: https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html. For Erie Catholic School System jobs only, go to https://www.eriecatholic.org/about/careers.
Help us make 70,000 rosaries for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
On Sept. 24 in St. Louis, the Church will honor one of the greatest evangelists in American history. Before the Mass, tens of thousands of people will gather to pray the World Mission Rosary! We are looking for volunteers to help us make rosaries, it could be 100 or 1,000 and every rosary contributes to something meaningful. Each one will be blessed before the beatification and prayed for long after the celebration ends. All materials needed to make the rosaries will be provided.
If your parish would like to participate, please contact Indira Suárez at the Diocesan Mission Office for more information and to receive rosary-making supplies at 814-824-1231 or isuarez@eriercd.org. See attached flyer for more information.
Epiphany of the Lord Parish ice cream social
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Epiphany of the Lord Parish, 353 Pine St., Meadville, is holding their annual ice cream social on Tuesday, July 14 from 4-6:30 p.m. Casey’s Ice-Cream will be served by the men’s club for your donation. There will also be 50/50 tickets for sale. The Altar-Rosary Society will be selling sandwiches with chips or sloppy joes for $4, hot dogs for $3 or 2 for $5. See you there!
St. Joseph’s 87th annual 4th of July celebration
Clarion County’s oldest Independence Day celebration is being held on July 4 on the St. Joseph Parish grounds, 119 Rectory Lane, Lucinda, located off I-80, exit 60. This event will be canopy covered and handicap accessible with a parking shuttle available. It will be held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be live entertainment, festival food, homemade pies and soup with their famous homemade noodles and a traditional all-you-can-eat chicken or ham dinner. The dining room will be serving from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Take-out orders from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Meal tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are free. Games of skill and chance will be available for all ages, a bingo, over $40,000 in cash and prizes, many homemade quilts, a $5000 grand prize and more. The festival proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Catholic School. For more information, see attached flyer or go to www.watch4deercatholic.church or call 814-226-7288.
Risen and Rooted Youth Ministry summer events
Attached is the summer schedule for middle school, high school and family activities being hosted by the Risen and Rooted youth ministry run through Our Lady of Peace Parish, 2401 W. 38th St., Erie. Please contact Sarah Beaver with any questions: sarah.beaver@olp.org
To the Heights Men’s Retreat
Join Ryan Sayers, Fr. Ben Daghir and Fr. Luke Daghir for To the Heights – a Catholic men’s 21-mile wilderness retreat that will be held Oct. 1-2 in the Quehanna Wilderness. It is designed to test your body and renew your soul. This retreat is for men who are 18 years old or older and have graduated from high school or equivalent. The $100 registration deadline is Sept. 21. Please see attached flyer for more information or to register. For any questions, please email: totheheightserie@gmail.com.
Restoration Retreat: Hope and Healing for the Separated and Divorced
Restoration Retreat is a full-day in-person and online retreat offered on July 11 for anyone walking through marital breakdown, separation, or divorce, whether currently or years ago. Through prayer, reflection, teaching, and sharing in genuine community, you will experience healing and hope, rediscover your authentic identity as a beloved child of God, and move forward with greater peace, clarity and purpose. This retreat is co-sponsored by Abounding Joy Ministry and the Diocese of Madison and is offered on a Pay What You Can basis. Use the QR code on the attached advertisement or navigate to www.aboundingjoyministry.com/event-details/restoration-retreat-hope-healing-for-the-separated-divorced for details and registration information.
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